We are pleased to announce that
The 17th Biennial Conference of the European Association of Aquatic Sciences Libraries and Information Centres (EURASLIC) entitled:
Riding the Wave: Information Retrieval and Resource Management for the Future
Will take place in Bremen, Germany from May 8-10.2017
DIGIMAR Workshop will be held in Plymouth, 26/27th April 2016
The main aim of the workshop is to identify and outline potential new digital services and digitisation projects for Marine Libraries in the 21st century that will facilitate access to the unique records and literature they hold. Different digitisation approaches and possibilities will be presented and explored with the aim of synthesising a practical, common way forward.
Key Outcomes from the Workshop
(1) Examine the current textual based digital landscape relevant for Marine Science
(2) Understand methodologies of how relevant information from library material could be extracted and submitted to overarching initiatives
(3) Formulate potential future digital project proposals and identify potential funders
(4) Propose a way forward: agree on a common approach, the overarching aim and next steps.
The 41st IAMSLIC Annual Conference & 16th EURASLIC Biennial Meeting, 7-11 September, 2015, FAO, Rome, Italy has been very productive with very interesting presentations.
The most significant topics covered at EURASLIC board and business meeting:
It was great to see many new EURASLIC and IAMSLIC members, willing to become actively involved in the organization.
Special thanks go to Maria Kalentsits and Armand Gribling and the complete organization committee for hosting this successful conference.
Sincere gratitude to the former Executive Board, and especially to Snejina Bacheva as former 9-years secretary and 4-years president, for their dedication and the results they achieved in the past few years.
Euraslic members willing to come to Rome at 41st IAMSLIC Annual Conference & 16th EURASLIC Biennial Meeting, 7-11 September, 2015, FAO, Rome, Italy, and who are presenting a paper, poster or report at the conference, but need some financial support are invited to apply for sponsorhip that is announced.